Sehansa Karunatilaka

Biography

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Graduation Year: 2025

Major: Human Physiology 

Hi! I am a sophomore majoring in Human Physiology (BS) from Clive, Iowa. One of the main reasons that led me to be a part of the UIHP DEI council is my involvement in various activities and leadership roles in high school and college, which made me aware of the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion.  On the DEI honors council, I am eager to collaborate with projects to embrace differences in the honors community and to attract and retain a diverse group of students in the program where everyone is respected. Apart from being a member of the DEI council, I am currently volunteering at the mother & baby unit and the mobile clinic, and working part-time as a student anesthesia technician at the University of Iowa hospitals and clinics. I love to be in the gym, play music or try new recipes whenever I want to take my mind off from work. 

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